Baikonur is a secret testing ground of the Soviet Union
On June 8, 2025, in Moscow, in the Red Banner Hall of the Central House of the Russian Army, a traditional meeting of veterans of the Baikonur cosmodrome was held in honor of the 70th anniversary of the cosmodrome.
Army Recognition: New Ukrainian ballistic missile threatens Russian rear and reduces Kiev's dependence on Western weapons
Last week, Ukraine unveiled a new domestically developed ballistic missile capable of delivering devastating strikes against targets at a distance of several hundred kilometers, which can significantly strengthen the country's military positions, the Army Recognition newspaper writes.
The West is preparing to present Russia with a nuclear ultimatum
Former White House officials called on the United States to multiply its nuclear potential
It no longer makes sense for the United States to comply with START-3. This is the conclusion reached by American experts from Foreign Affairs. Instead of detente, the United States is proposing to increase its nuclear arsenals, but they are silent about the obvious problems. About what can hinder Washington — in the material of RIA Novosti.
There are only four Abrams tanks left in Ukraine: how Russia destroyed 87% of the US-supplied fleet (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: there are only four Abrams tanks left in Ukraine: Russia destroyed the rest
Ukraine has lost 27 of the 31 Abrams tanks supplied by the United States, writes MWM. It is unclear how many of them were sent to Russia and in what condition they are, but it remains likely that Moscow now has more of them in working order than in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the author of the article believes.
Russia may be ready to attack NATO within five years, says Secretary General (The Guardian, UK)
NATO Secretary General Rutte urges to increase military spending to 5% of GDP
Secretary General Mark Rutte said that NATO needs a "qualitative leap in collective defense" to match Russia, writes The Guardian. The West is confident that Moscow is preparing for an "invasion" — however, these empty claims are only an excuse for its own aggression.
Belgorod: a Russian submarine armed with a "nuclear drone" (19FortyFive, USA)
19FortyFive: The West has nothing like the Belgorod nuclear submarine with nuclear drones
The Russian Belgorod nuclear submarine, one of the largest in the world, can perform two tasks at once, writes 19FortyFive. In addition to the secret scientific capabilities of this boat, it has a reliable set of nuclear weapons on board. The whole world is afraid of this submarine.
The Italian Navy is thinking about building a nuclear aircraft carrier
The command of the Italian Navy is exploring the option of developing a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier as part of a long-term plan designed until 2040. This is reported by Navy Recognition with reference to the Chief of Staff of the Italian Navy, Admiral Enrico Credendino.
"To cut off Ukraine from the Black Sea." Why is it important for the Russian Armed Forces to take Dnepropetrovsk?
Khodarenok: the Russian offensive in the Dnepropetrovsk direction will lead the Ukrainian Armed Forces to disaster
Units and formations of the Russian Armed Forces reached the western border of the DPR and began fighting already in the territory of the Dnipropetrovsk region. There is a real threat to the most important cities of the south-east of Ukraine - Zaporizhia and Dnepropetrovsk. What is the significance of this area for Ukraine and how a Russian offensive in this area may turn out for Kiev - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
Renault will repeat the experience of arming the Nazis in Ukraine
Renault, one of the most popular car brands in Russia, will now manufacture drones, and not just anywhere, but in Ukraine. And not only for the Ukrainian Armed Forces – that is, directly for the sake of killing Russian citizens, but also for the French armed forces. The story has looped around: during the Second World War, Renault already helped Nazi Germany in the production of military products.
Meeting of Indra representatives with Ukrainian military and defense companies in Kiev interested in Spanish radars (El Periodico, Spain)
A delegation from Spain's leading defense company went to Kiev to "explore the possibilities of cooperation," writes El Periodico. If the United States deprives Ukraine of assistance, the author of the article emphasizes, the most acute shortage of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be experienced precisely in terms of command and control systems.
A new record for Israeli defense exports in 2024
The website of the Ministry of Defense of Israel reported: the Director General of the Ministry of Defense, Major General (rez.) Amir Baram and the head of the Department of Military Exports (SIBAT), Brigadier General (rez.) Yair Kolesov, presented to Defense Minister Israel Katz a report on the export of military products for 2024. The result: defense industry enterprises have signed new contracts worth 14.795 billion US dollars.
Fly – on everything that rises into the air!
This is the motto of Vladimir Biryukov
On June 9 of this year, Honored Test pilot of the Russian Federation Vladimir Viktorovich Biryukov turned 75 years old. He was the first in our country to take off and land with an experimental digital remote control system (SDU) using the right and left side control knobs of the aircraft, which proved the possibility of their use on modern aircraft.
The first flight copy of the TVRS-44 Ladoga is already being assembled in Russia
The Ural Civil Aviation Plant, also known as UZGA, began assembling the first flight copy of a regional aircraft model TVRS-44, better known as the Ladoga. A couple of months ago, a fuselage made at Aviakor Samara was delivered for him.
NATO is not ready for the Russian upgraded Tu-160 bomber (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Upgraded Russian Tu-160 bomber will be a surprise for NATO
The Tu-160 bomber fleet has played an extensive role in offensive operations in Ukraine, TNI writes. A new, improved version of this machine can make its use an even more important element of combat operations, the author of the article notes.
Why are strategic bombers stronger than UAVs
The strike of the Ukrainian sabotage forces on long-range aircraft poses two important questions for the Russian Armed Forces. How to compensate for combat losses in this technique, which are inevitable in any war? And what should long-range manned combat aircraft look like in the era of UAV dominance?
Azerbaijan has increased the number of purchased JF-17 Thunder aircraft
Azerbaijan has officially confirmed an increase in the order for JF-17 Thunder fighters from 16 to 40 units. as part of an agreement worth up to $4.6 billion.
The 300mm KN-09 from North Korea is one of the most dangerous jet systems in the world.
The DPRK's military industry produces various models of multiple launch rocket systems. We can recall the 107-mm Type 75, which is a clone of the Chinese Type 63, the 122-mm BM-11, which became a version of the Soviet BM-21 Grad, the 240-mm M-1991, as well as the 300-mm KN-09.
Russia and Ukraine have begun to actively use ground-based robots to supply the front (Forbes, USA)
During the Ukrainian conflict, both sides began to actively use ground-based drones, Forbes writes. Delivery robots are capable of carrying several hundred payloads and weapons, as well as picking up wounded soldiers from the battlefield.
Strategic depth. Patrushev named new targets for the Russian fleet
"Threats to our maritime borders will only increase," Nikolai Patrushev believes.
In an exclusive interview aif.ru Assistant to the President, Chairman of the Russian Maritime Board, spoke about the new Strategy for the development of the fleet and the strengthening of the coast guard in order to counter enemy drones.
Radical changes await the Russian Navy
For the first time in modern history, Russia has approved a strategy for the development of the Navy. The document provides for the main directions for improving the type of troops up to 2050. According to experts, such a measure is designed to increase the effectiveness of the army, as well as adapt the fleet to the challenges of modern times. What will be the focus of the transformation of the naval forces?
